﻿The Course | ~11 miles , ~5,500' vertical gainSo you think eleven miles is short? When you pack in around 5,500' of elevation gain on some of the most challenging terrain your feet can find, you'll think again. The race starts at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort and ascends Mansfield via the Haselton Trail. From there, you'll link up with various spur trails before descending into Underhill (the other side of Mansfield). After a short run on some more forgiving terrain, you'll begin your approach back up the grueling Sunset Ridge Trail. Once you reach the Long Trail, you'll link up with some more rugged spur trails before beginning your descent back down the Stowe side via Rimrock and Perry Merrill. Check out the course page for more information as well as the race map.

​If you think running a basic half-marathon is a pre-requisite for this course, you are mistaken. You should be familiar with mountain running, steep climbs and descents, and negotiating rugged, exposed terrain before considering this race. It will take much longer than a half-marathon (for some a full marathon), and it will be much harder.

Safety | Remote AreasYou will be running in remote areas on trails that are not accessible via motorized vehicle. The terrain is rugged, technical, slippery, steep, rocky, and full of roots. You will not be running the entire course because you simply won't be able to do so. All runners should carry a cell phone in their pack/hydration vest or belt, and should you become injured or completely lost, dial 9-1-1 for rescue. The course will be marked to prevent going off trail.

Capacity | Limited to 70 RacersBecause the event is a trial run (and we do mean trial, not trail here), and because we want to respect the fragile environment on which we'll be racing, we are capping the race at 70 participants. The high alpine tundra is a delicate ecosystem, and all racers must remain on the trail at all times. DO NOT attempt to go off trail to pass someone or to go around members of the public who may be out enjoying a morning hike. Runners found abusing the unique privilege to race on this beautiful terrain by disrespecting the trails and its users will be disqualified, and no refund will be issued. If everyone follows the rules and reads up on our racer expectations, it's possible we'll be granted another year to host the event. If we fail here, this will be the only year the the event is held.

Due to the capacity limit, you will be required to enter your fastest half-marathon, marathon or ultra-marathon time when you register. If you do not race often, you may upload a screen shot of a Strava/Suunto or similar route tracking software validating your distance and time credentials. Times must be no more than two years old (we don't care how fast you were in 1999 :-) The qualifying times are below (they will naturally be slower if you ran a race with lots of elevation - that is OK):

And if you're an ultra-runner, awesome. Simply enter your best time from the past two years so we can confirm you're good to go. With so many different ultras out there, we just need to know you finished with a respectable time.

Registration Fees | $80 until May 1, 2018Like most races, the sooner you register the more you save. Beginning May 1, the fee goes up to $90, and after July 1, the fee goes up to $95. Registration closes on July 28.

Rain Date | Sunday, August 5, 2018But I can run in the rain, why a rain date? While July is generally dry in Vermont, the potential for rain does exist. If the event organizers deem the course too wet to run, the race will be postponed to the following weekend. Yes, most races can be run in the rain, but the trails utilized by this race are susceptible to erosion, and we aim to do our best to protect them and follow the guidance of the Green Mountain Club by not running in excessively muddy conditions. No refunds will be given if you can't make it to the rain date and/or if it rains again on the rain date of 8/6.

Start Time | 6:30 AMThe first wave of 10 runners will start at 6:30 AM sharp. After that, racers will start in 10-minute intervals until the final wave has departed at 7:30 AM. This is to allow racers time to disperse along the course and keep in compliance with the Green Mountain Club's policies for groups larger than 10. Your wave placement will be determined by the race time you provide when you register.

Prizes | You know it!The top three male and female finishers will receive awards. Additionally, the oldest and youngest runners will receive an award, though you must be at least 18 years of age to compete. There will also be a raffle with various prizes giving all racers the chance to win something during the awards ceremony.​What do I get for racing? | GloryOk, you'll also get your race packet, and some kind of radical participation souvenir. Plus, there's a good chance you'll win a prize in the raffle given the small amount of racers we're allowed to have.

Refunds and TransfersThe bulk of all costs associated with producing an event are incurred up front (before the race even happens). For that reason, there will be no full refunds given, but we do offer a 50% refund until June 30. After that, there will be no refunds issued. No refunds will be given if you can't make it to the rain date and/or if it rains again on the rain date of 8/5. There will be no race transfers.